Umananda Island, also known as Peacock Island, is the smallest inhabited river island in the world and is located directly in the centre of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam. There are numerous names for this tiny river island, and some of them have quite intriguing histories. The island is thought to have been constructed by Lord Shiva for his wife Parvati. The temple priest and his assistant are the sole residents on Umananda Island, making it the smallest inhabited island in the world despite its modest size.
The founder of Roadhouse Campervan, Sidharth Varman, is on a mission to make travelling eco-friendly. He turned a van into a campervan for road trips and put solar panels on top of it. Being a professional in the automotive industry, he started making changes after an uncomfortable trip. He took inspiration from European campervan culture and relied on fabricators for building. His first van had the vibe of a wooden cabin. The van has plenty of charging points which makes it perfect for digital nomads.
Summer is relentlessly tightening its hostile grip, and now is a good time to check off that summer destination from your bucket list. Thankfully, India has a diverse topography that permits varying weather conditions. Many places remain cold even in the summer months. Some of them are Srinagar (K&K), Coorg (Karnataka), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Rajasthan, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Ladakh, Wayanad (Kerala), and Landour or Lansdowne (Uttarakhand). Some of these are also perfect getaways before monsoon hits.
Your first international solo trip is an exciting endeavour, and it is understandable that safety is the foremost concern for you. The world is brimming with beautiful and safe places for solo travellers, especially women. Some of them are Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Bhutan, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Nepal, and Ireland. All these nations are full of remote villages, warm people, a diverse topography, shopping spots, and interesting cuisines. You can also choose activities ranging from diving to visiting a monastery.
Adventure travellers are often drawn to mysterious destinations that do not fall short on history. Some other travellers seek them out for the stories locals have. Many of these have seen civil wars and internal conflicts among other eventful days. However, they tempt the nomads with their beauty more than anything. Some such places mixing danger and visual appeal are Bamiyan Buddha ruins (Afghanistan), Las Geel (Somalia), Palmyra (Syria), Leptis Magna (Libya), Ziggurat of Ur (Iraq), and Socotra (Yemen).
Yercaud is a beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu popular for its waterfalls, blue hills, lush gardens, and lakes. You can reach the magical charm of this small town by taking a flight to Tiruchirapalli International Airport which is 168km away. If you prefer the train, the Salem Railway Station is only 22km from Yercaud. Some must-visit spots in this hill station are Emerald Lake, Kiliyur Falls, Bear's Cave, Pagoda Point, and Lady's Seat. Yercaud is perfect for a weekend getaway with family or friends.
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